Vocabulary Entry

nomenklatura

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noun

A category of influential social or political elites, often associated with the bureaucratic class in the Soviet Union.

Example Sentences

"The nomenklatura played a crucial role in the governance of the Soviet Union."

"Members of the nomenklatura had access to privileges that were not available to ordinary citizens."

"The fall of the nomenklatura marked a significant change in the political landscape of Eastern Europe."